2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · CP11 FGA

The 2011 Ford Fiesta most recently passed its MOT on 5 June 2026, although two advisories were issued concerning the nearside and offside front tyres being worn close to the legal limit and on their edges. This suggests that the tyres fitted at the time of test were nearing the end of their service life, particularly on the inner shoulder, and any prospective buyer should treat replacement as an imminent cost. Looking at the broader MOT history, the maintenance trend is reasonably stable but carries some warning signs; the 2023 test was entirely clean, whereas the 2024 test produced multiple advisories relating to the front brake pads wearing thin, front brake disc wear, a low coolant level, and discolouration of the rear direction indicators. The 2025 test initially failed on a cluster of relatively minor electrical items, including wiper, brake light, headlamp, and both rear indicator colour issues, all of which appear to have been rectified to achieve a subsequent pass. The combination of these defects points to a vehicle that has experienced some deferred maintenance but has otherwise remained roadworthy. With 116,136 miles recorded over approximately fifteen years, the Fiesta has averaged around 7,742 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and represents neither long-term standing nor excessive high-mileage use. The mileage progression across the MOT records appears steady rather than discontinuous, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular service rather than left idle for extended periods. That said, the cumulative wear on a fifteen-year-old supermini with this mileage is significant for certain consumables and chassis components, and it is reasonable to anticipate that suspension, engine, and transmission wear is now well advanced. For a prospective buyer, the brake-related advisories from 2024 warrant close attention. The fronts should be inspected for current pad material depth and disc condition, looking for lipped or scored edges, corrosion around the bell housing, and any binding caliper behaviour such as the vehicle pulling to one side under braking or excessive heat from a single corner after a short drive. The low coolant level advisory could indicate a slow leak from the water pump, thermostat housing, or a perished hose, all of which are known issues on this generation of Fiesta, and the cooling system should be pressure-tested and examined for staining or crystallised residue. The tyre wear pattern recorded in 2026, combined with edge wear, may suggest a tracking or geometry issue, and a four-wheel alignment check alongside a suspension inspection of the wishbone bushes, drop links, and strut top mounts is advisable; listen for clonks over speed bumps and uneven rear tyre wear which can indicate compromised rear beam bushes, a known Ford Fiesta weakness. Beyond the recorded advisories, a fifteen-year-old vehicle demands attention to age-related deterioration regardless of mileage. Tyre sidewalls should be examined for perishing or cracking, particularly if the vehicle has stood for any length of time, and the spare wheel and tool kit should be confirmed present. The 12-volt battery is well beyond its typical service life and should be load-tested, while brake fluid, coolant, and gearbox oil should all be treated as due for renewal on calendar age rather than mileage. Under the bonnet, check for perished rubber hoses, oil residue around the cam cover and sump, and any signs of timing chain noise on cold start, as the 1.25 or 1.4 Sigma engines fitted to this model are known for chain stretch. On test, the clutch should be assessed for slip under load and a firm bite point, the steering for straight running and absence of vibration, and the electrical system should be checked for any recurrence of the lighting faults that caused the 2025 failure, particularly ensuring all indicators, brake lights, and headlamps operate correctly at the time of inspection.